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Why do Private schools ask for parents' profession on application forms?

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LondonMummer · 28/09/2021 11:06

I'm currently applying for a series of 13+ entries for my son. A number of schools ask for details of parents' profession on the application form (mandatory response required). I'm proud of what I do and have no issue sharing it but I don't understand why this has any relevance to an application. I've heard CLS even ask boys in the interview what their parents do. Can anyone enlighten me?

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Itsanewdah · 28/09/2021 11:08

No idea, but state schools around here also ask on the “getting to know you” form. I assume its for statistics and to figure out how many parents they can expect to rope in to help out for career days, sport days etc